jib
noun
any of various triangular sails set forward of a forestaysail or fore-topmast staysail.
jibber
-
a word derived from
jib.
Example Sentences
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A talking head spewing out well scripted "jibber jabber" to appease the masses.
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2016
Regardless of whether or not you're a jibber or a pipe or park rider, or all of the above, it's always good to show your board love.
From Time Magazine Archive
PROPS: Sturdy enough for the all-mountain skier, but easy-flexing enough for an aspiring jibber.
From Time Magazine Archive
Surprisingly, the young jibber rated carving and holding a good edge as two of the most important aspects for a ruling park board-and of course, a dope shape and good flex.
From Time Magazine Archive
He soon acquired such skill, that he was deep enough to meet the most fearful amount of plunging; and when placed upon a determined jibber, he could always back out of his danger.
From The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott ? Becket
